PCB Assembly Operative – Newbury (£15.36ph, Potential Permanent Role)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a PCB Assembly Operative to join an established electronics manufacturing business based in Newbury, Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assembly Operative, PCB Assembler, Electronics Assembler or Production Operative who enjoys detailed, hands-on work and would like to develop their experience within electronics manufacturing.

The role offers £13.71 per hour plus holiday pay, equivalent to £15.36 per hour inclusive of holiday pay, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with an early finish every Friday.

Importantly, there is also potential for this position to become permanent for the right candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish a longer-term career within electronics manufacturing.

Previous PCB or electronics assembly experience would be advantageous. However, candidates with relevant transferable experience from manufacturing, production or other precision assembly environments are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As a PCB Assembly Operative, your duties will include:

• Assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components
• Carry out component placement and through-hole assembly
• Complete hand soldering tasks where trained
• Support SMT assembly processes and machinery where trained
• Carry out electronic and mechanical sub-assembly work
• Visually inspect completed assemblies for defects and non-conformances
• Follow drawings, production instructions and standard operating procedures
• Correctly handle ESD-sensitive electronic components
• Complete production, quality and traceability documentation
• Work towards production targets while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Identify and report component shortages, defects and production issues
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Support other areas of the assembly department when required

Requirements

We’re looking for candidates with:

• Good manual dexterity
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to carry out precise and repetitive assembly work
• Ability to follow written work instructions and diagrams
• Confidence following production documentation and procedures
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team
• Reliable and conscientious approach to work
• Commitment to maintaining high quality standards

Previous electronics experience is advantageous, but candidates with suitable transferable manufacturing or production experience are also encouraged to apply.

Skills and Qualities

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Strong manual dexterity
• Quality-focused approach
• Patient and methodical
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to follow instructions accurately
• Good communication skills
• Strong teamwork
• Comfortable working to production targets
• Willingness to learn new processes and skills
• Positive approach to hands-on manufacturing work

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within any of the following areas would be particularly relevant:

• PCB assembly
• Electronics assembly
• Through-hole assembly
• Hand soldering
• Electronic component assembly
• SMT assembly
• PCB manufacturing
• Electronics manufacturing
• Bench assembly
• Production operative work
• Manufacturing operative work
• Working to quality standards and production targets

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 1:30pm

37.5 hours per week

Enjoy an early finish every Friday.

What’s On Offer

• £13.71 per hour + holiday pay
• £15.36 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• 37.5-hour working week
• Monday to Friday daytime hours
• Early finish every Friday
• Hands-on PCB and electronics assembly work
• Established electronics manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to develop electronics manufacturing skills
• Potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate
• Opportunity for candidates with transferable manufacturing experience to develop within electronics assembly

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client.

If you have experience as a PCB Assembly Operative, PCB Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Soldering Operative, Production Operative or Manufacturing Operative, or have transferable experience within a hands-on manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.